Today we are breaking down the publicly traded investment company 3i. You may think if you've seen one publicly traded investment vehicle, you've seen them all. Yet, 3i is an investment vehicle where one business, Dutch retailer, Action, represents well north of 50% of their net asset value.  Our guest to break down 3i is Luke Bridgeman, a partner and portfolio manager at Hosking Partners. Luke shares the unique origin story of 3i, which dates back to pre-World War II in England. He takes us up through the present day, where longtime investment banker Simon Burrows has taken 3i and completely reshaped the asset management business into something that looks completely different.   Please enjoy this breakdown of 3i.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. --- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/businessbreakdowns. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:25) The Origin Story of 3i (00:06:30) 3i's Evolution and Strategic Shifts (00:07:12) The Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis (00:08:20) Simon Burrows' Leadership and Strategic Changes (00:14:25) Focus on Action: 3i's Key Investment (00:25:23) 3i's Investment Strategy and Future Prospects (00:29:41) Valuation and Market Position of 3i (00:34:27) Key Risks and Management Insights (00:37:16) Lessons Learned from Breaking Down 3i

This is Jesse Pujji. Today, we're breaking down Graco, a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment and industrial products. Graco was founded in 1926 and has become a global leader in the design and manufacturing of systems and components used to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray a wide variety of fluids and powders. If you've ever used a paint sprayer, you might be familiar with Graco's products, but Graco's equipment is used for much more than just household tasks. Its fluid handling systems glue the soles on shoes, pump ink onto bills, lubricate heavy machinery, and even coat Doritos with flavored powders. To break down this $13 billion dollar business, I'm joined by Aaron Wasserman, Managing Partner at Third Period Capital. We discuss Graco's market position, its huge range of SKUs, and what the future might hold. Please enjoy this Breakdown of Graco. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. — This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy any securities, investment products, or investment advisory services managed by Aaron L. Wasserman or Third Period Capital. Any such offer or solicitation will be made only at the time a qualified offeree receives a private placement memorandum describing the offering and only in those jurisdictions where permitted by law. Show Notes (00:00:00) Introduction to Business Breakdowns (00:04:00) Introduction to the Episode (00:04:52) First Question - Overview of Graco (00:05:40) Graco's Market and Products (00:06:57) Customer Segments and Sales Strategy (00:09:29) Financial Performance and Growth (00:11:08) Historical Milestones and Leadership (00:14:34) Competitive Landscape and Differentiators (00:23:40) Acquisitions and Future Opportunities (00:26:31) Financial Efficiency and Capital Allocation (00:28:10) Product Development and Cost Management (00:28:53) Company Culture and Productivity (00:30:44) Customer Relationships and ROI (00:40:05) Risks and Challenges (00:43:45) Lessons for Investors and Operators